Charles A. Lindbergh In today's society, one can become famous for the slightest task. Many of today's heroes and idols have never accomplished anything truly great. Some are admired for their looks, acting ability, or simply for being in the right place at the right time. However, Charles Augustus Lindbergh is one American hero that truly earned the fame and respect that he received. Lindbergh's fame began in 1927, when his dreams of making the flight …showed first 75 words of 1638 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1638 total…arned manner. The book is an extremely valuable historical source. It is well-written, and is told from the best possible perspective: a neutral one. Had Giblin taken a stand on his views of Lindbergh, then the reader would have also taken that standpoint. However, Giblin presents the necessary information and allows the reader to decide what was right and what was wrong. These qualities make Charles A. Lindbergh: A Human Hero a useful historical source.